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The Best Way to Describe a Gap Year on a Resume

October 13, 2022

A gap year between jobs can involve many activities. Perhaps you cared for an aging parent, volunteered with a nonprofit organization, or traveled the globe. Listing your gap year on your resume can be challenging. There is no section that specifically addresses your time away from the workforce. However, you likely gained knowledge and experience…

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How to Address Gaps on Your Resume

March 22, 2019

Resume gaps are a problem because they raise an automatic red flag. What went wrong? Why did you stop working? Will you be a bad employee? The trick is to calm your potential employer’s fears. People take time off for a variety of reasons. Here’s how to approach the subject. The Do’s Stay Honest –…

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